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Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank PLC, has been unanimously re-elected Chairman of The Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB).
The platform of the bank's top executives has announced the election of its new Board of Governors and office bearers for the term of 2024-2025.
The election was held at the ABB's 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka on December 23, 2023.
In a press release, the ABB said Hussain's re-election marked a continuation of his leadership following his successful term as Chairman from 2022 to 2023.
Along with Hussain, the ABB members also elected three Vice Chairmen -- Mohammed Monirul Moula, MD & CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC; Mashrur Arefin, MD & CEO of City Bank PLC; and Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, MD & CEO of Dutch Bangla Bank PLC. Two other senior officials were also elected by the ABB members -- new Secretary General: Hassan O. Rashid, MD & CEO of Prime Bank PLC; and Treasurer: Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, MD & CEO of Midland Bank Ltd.
The newly elected Board of Governors, comprising 16 members, will officially take charge on January 1, 2024.
According to a press statement, under the leadership of Hussain, the board of ABB is dedicated to advancing the mission and goals of the organisation.
They aim to foster collaboration within the banking sector and make contributions to the overall economic growth of Bangladesh.
The statement also extends congratulations to the newly-elected members of the Board of Governors and expresses gratitude to the outgoing board for their service.